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PN04 AXY

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,793 mi
Last recorded78,793 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 AXY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 78,793 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 78,792 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2024 76,340 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 73,367 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both brake disc's corroded on inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot is insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot is insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 70,913 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 70,910 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 69,386 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,570 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,311 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,604 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,932 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 41,741 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 40,371 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,727 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,733 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 33,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 31,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2010 31,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2009 26,117 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 26,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,795 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 15,795 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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PN04 AXY is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN04 AXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PN04 AXY is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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